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- Page 1 Security System Owner’s Manual National Security Systems Inc (800)457-1999...
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Page 3: What You Need To Know
What You Need to Know • Before using this manual, you should become familiar with the Security System User’s Guide. The User’s Guide provides step by step instructions for using command center functions. It also gives definitions of the command center displays and the security system’s memory logger event descriptions. - Page 4 Introduction • This document supplements the Security System User’s Guide. It presents a number of advanced commands for system administrators and others who perform security system management functions. Refer to the Security System User’s Guide for the basics of system operation, including basic system com- mands and definitions of terms.
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Page 5: Terms Used In This Manual
Terms Used in This Manual • Listed below are some of the terms you’ll see throughout this manual. Each term is covered in greater detail later in this manual and in the Security System User’s Guide. Account • One or more areas reporting under a particular account number. -
Page 6: Advanced Commands
Advanced Commands... - Page 7 You could use COMMAND 0 to leave a window open over night without initiating an alarm. Also see Turning the System On With Doors or Windows Open in the Security System User’s Guide. Using Bypass a Point 1. Ensure your command center is at disarmed idle text.
- Page 8 UNBYPASS A POINT? COMMAND 00 Description • Unbypassing a point is a way to return a bypassed point to the security system so that it can once again respond to trouble and alarm conditions. Using Unbypass a Point: 1. Ensure your command center is at disarmed idle text.
- Page 9 SEND REPORT? COMMANDs 41 & 42 Description • This function tests the communication link between your security system and your security company. It is an important part of maintaining a high level of security for your property. • Two types of test reports may be sent. The first type of report is a simple test report (Command 41).
- Page 10 REMOTE PROGRAM? COMMAND 43 Description • Your security company can remotely program your security system using the telephone line your panel is connected to. Typical remote programming functions include: changing personal 7, passcodes, changing entry/exit delays, resetting the system clock/calendar, and adding/deleting system arming commands.
- Page 11 4. When the operator directs you, enter COMMAND 43 at your command center. Press the COMMAND bar. The display shows SYSTEM COMMAND. Now press the 4 key, then press the 3 key. Do not hang up the telephone. Note: If you prefer, you may use the Command Menu in place of steps 3 and 4 to initiate this function.
- Page 12 Change Time/Date COMMAND 45 • The time and date in your system must be correct for scheduled events to occur at the correct times. Check the time at least once a month to ensure accuracy. Use this function to set both the time and date. The system uses a 12-hour, AM/PM format. 1.
- Page 13 Change Display COMMAND 49 • This function presents three options. One is to dim the display, one to brighten the display, and one to continuously show the time and date in the display. Bright/Dim • You can change your command center’s display to make it bright or dim. When the display is dim, the tones are softer than those when the display is bright.
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Page 14: Extend Closing Command
Extend Closing COMMAND 51 • Your system may be programmed to expect you to arm within a scheduled closing window, which is a duration of time that is programmed by your alarm company. Your system may also be programmed to automatically arm at the end of the window. •... - Page 15 5. AM ? displays. • If you wish to choose AM, press ENT. • If you wish to choose PM, press NEXT to display PM ? Press ENT. 6. The new “close by” time displays. Press ENT to confirm and set the new time. The time is shown momentarily before the display returns to idle text.
- Page 16 A Sked is a function programmed to be performed automatically at a scheduled time by your security system. You can change the scheduled time for some functions, disable the Sked and thus prevent it from automatically happening or restart a previously disabled Sked.
- Page 17 DEL PASSCODES ? COMMAND 53 Description • Use this function to delete a personal passcode from your system without assistance from your security company. You need to know the user number for the passcode you want to delete. • The two digit user numbers identify users in reports transmitted from your system. Using Del Passcodes: 1.
- Page 18 Your security company programs relays for automatic control and/or control from your command center of devices such as premises lighting or entry gates. Contact them for further information regarding the use of relays in your security system. Using COMMAND 54: 1.
- Page 19 CHG PASSCODES ? COMMAND 55 Description • Use this function to change your personal passcode without assistance from the security company. Using Chg Passcodes • Before you begin: • Choose a new passcode three to six digits long. If you choose a passcode with the same digit in consecutive order (for example “33”...
- Page 20 The two digit user numbers identify users in reports transmitted from your system. The authority level determines what system functions the passcode can access. The area number identifies which parts of your security system the passcode will have access to. Contact your security company if you don’t know what user numbers, authority levels, or areas are available.
- Page 21 7. VALID AREA1? displays. Press YES if you want the passcode to be valid in area 1. Press NEXT if not. • Enter the authority level for this passcode in area 1. You may assign an authority level of 1 to 15. Press ENT. Press NEXT if you don’t want this passcode to have authority in area 1.
- Page 22 FIRE TEST? COMMAND 58 Description • Use this function to test fire points and other 24-hour points to be certain they function properly. You can review both the tested and untested points at your command center to help pinpoint any problems. •...
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Page 23: View Log
VIEW LOG ? Description • Use this function to review events in your system at your command center. Reviewing past events may help you identify problems. Viewing events does not require any additional equipment since the information is displayed at your command center. Events are stored in the panel’s memory in order of occurrence and tagged with the date and time. -
Page 24: Print Log
Description • The Print Log function lets you print the events stored in your security system’s log. You can choose to print the entire log or set a start date and print the events recorded from that date up to today. -
Page 25: Log Event Definitions
Log Event Definitions • AC FAIL: AC power to the panel interrupted. • AC RSTOR: AC power to the panel restored. • ALARM: Alarm at point in area specified. • AUTO: Event Modifier for BYPASS event. Indicates 4 alarms or troubles in one clock hour caused automatic (swinger) bypass. - Page 26 • FAIL OPEN: Area not disarmed before end of open window. • FIRE ALARM: Fire alarm at point in area specified. • FIRE END: Fire Walk Test ended. • FIRE RSTOR: Fire alarm at point specified restored. • FIRE TRBLE: Trouble condition at point specified. •...
- Page 27 • PT STATUS: Status report for point specified. • PT TESTED: This point walk tested. • PREV STATE: Event modifier for arming and disarming events. Shows the previous arming state of the area. The number before PREV STATE in the command center display defines the previous state as follows: 1 = Area previously master armed.
- Page 28 • WATCH: Area placed in watch mode. • WATCHDOG: Panel’s normal CPU operation interrupted and restarted. Call for service if event occurs regularly or frequently. • XTN CLOSE: User extended area’s close window. An event modifier showing the new time the close window ends follows this event in the log.
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Page 29: Working With Multiple Areas From A Single Command Center
Working With Multiple Areas From a Single Command Center... - Page 30 Working with Multiple Areas from a Single Command Center • Each of the functions described in the preceding section on Advanced Commands is presented as though your system includes only one area. If your system includes more than one area, it can be set up one of two ways by the installing company: (1) Each command center will only have access to the local area to which it is assigned, or (2) Each command center may access either some or all areas beyond the one to which it is assigned.
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Page 31: View Area Status
View Area Status • Use this function when you need to know the status (whether armed or disarmed) of areas other than the one you’re in. 1. Ensure that your command center is at idle text. 2. Press the ESC/MENU key to enter the command menu. Press NEXT until the VIEW AREA STATUS function is displayed. - Page 32 Move to Area COMMAND 50 • With this function you can perform tasks in an area other than the one you’re in without having to physically go to that area. Your access to other areas is limited by the scope of the command center and your authority level.
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Page 33: Turning The System On
Turning the System On Turning On Multiple Areas with a Passcode • You can use your personal passcode to turn on both perimeter and interior points in all areas where your passcode has authority. If there are areas already turned on, this function turns on all areas that are off without changing the status of the areas that are already on. - Page 34 • Bypass faulted points (if your system and/or authority allows) and return to step 1. • Force arm (if your system and/or authority allows). See Turning the System On With Doors or Windows Open in the Security System User’s Guide.
- Page 35 Turn the Entire System On Without Delays • You can use this Command Menu function to turn on the entire system, both perimeter and interior, without delays. You may use this function in all of the areas or some of the areas where your passcode has authority.
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Page 36: Turning The System Off
Turning the System Off Turning Off Multiple Areas with a Passcode • This function is useful for turning off multiple areas with a few keystrokes. It is quicker than disarming several areas independently. Your passcode must have the proper authority level for each area. •... - Page 37 Turning Off Selected Areas • If your passcode has the proper authority level this function allows you to turn off areas other than the one you are in. 1. With idle text displayed, press the ESC/MENU key. Press NEXT until the DISARM ? function is displayed.
- Page 38 Appendix...
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Page 39: Supplementary Information For Adding Passcodes
If the user attempts to use the system during a time period that falls outside the assigned access window, access will be denied. -
Page 40: User Interface
User Interface Cmd Center Function Authority Levels Blank = Disabled / E = Enable Blank = Disabled / E = Enabled / P = Passcode Functions Command Disarm Master Arm CMD 1 Mstr Arm Inst CMD 11 Perim Inst CMD 2 Perim Delay CMD 3 Watch Mode... -
Page 41: User Access Windows
User Access Windows Sked User Day of Week Access Window Xept Holidy Holiday Window # Start Stop S M T W T F S _ : _ _ : _ Yes / No 1 2 3 4 S M T W T F S _ : _ _ : _ Yes / No... -
Page 42: Passcode Worksheet
Passcode Worksheet Duress Selections: 1 or 2 Area Authority User User Passcode User User Name Flag Window 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Service Passcode _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _... - Page 43 Passcode Worksheet Cont. Area Authority User User Passcode User User Name Flag Window _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
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